Kerrygold Mélange

Ode to my Kerrygold. I know it.  You know it.  We all know it. I simply adore Kerrygold. With a bounty of goodness sent my way, I had the opportunity to lick my lips and utterly delight in this dairy-gold goodness. From butters to spreads to a plethora of amazing cheese, for just a short…

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Homemade Coconut Butter

Coconut butter really is one of the greatest things on earth. Really. It’s thick, it’s smooth, it’s sweet, and it’s just so delicious. I rave about the delectability on a regular basis, and am often asked about the difference between coconut butter and coconut oil.  Apparently this information is rather confusing to folks ~ Neither…

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Beef Béchamel

This is the mother of all meals ~ Béchamel sauce (/bɛʃəˈmɛl/ or /beɪʃəˈmɛl/;[1] French: [beʃaˈmɛl]), also known as white sauce, is made with a roux of butter and flour cooked in milk. It is one of the mother sauces of French cuisine.  It is used as the base for other sauces (such as Mornay sauce, which is Béchamel with cheese). Thank you, Wikipedia. Inspired by Sarah Fragoso‘s recipe in…

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The PERFECT Egg

I thought I was doing it right all along. I was wrong. I bite my tongue. For years, I thought I carried the secret to the perfect hard boiled egg. However, amidst that perfection, I still struggled with the peeling of the egg.  No matter what ~ I followed all the tricks and trades ~…

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Heirloom Tomato Madness

No recipe really…just a reflection on the absolutely astounding and so desired taste and sensation of freshly picked and perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes. I simply cannot wait for my garden to grow. Summer comes soon…but not soon enough! Sea salt and pepper. Yum!

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Product Review: Stahlbush Island Farms

I was recently blessed with yet another opportunity to provide a review for a rather amazing set of products. In fact, more than amazing, these frozen delights are fabulous! Of course I’m all about REAL food, true and intense flavors, and most importantly, fresh food.  However, there comes a time (many a day I sense this…

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A Flight of Avocados

The creamy deliciousness of ripe avocados is pretty hard to beat.  The immense satisfaction of the buttery green across your lips both satisfies and delights, yet among those feelings of satisfaction, you’re often left with the feeling of wanting more…more wanting more…and more…and more. Great!  It’s an avocado.  Fill ‘er up, please. Traditionally, it seems,…

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Olive YOU – Product Review

So desiring to love and adore olives the way others do, I’ve worked hard to train my taste buds.  For years, I longed for the desire to approach the charcuterie with abandon, diving in to the prosciutto, mortadella, manchego, and olive bliss.  It was the olives that caused me to tred lightly, and shy away…

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Flashback: Mini Chocolate Almond Mounds of Joy

Last week I mentioned the honor of having not just one, but two of my dessert recipes featured in Tina Turbin‘s latest cookbook.  This goddess of Paleo Gluten Free Recipes found me and my love of coconut ~ I’m so pleased to share! Originally posted in March of 2013, these little delights reflect my childhood love…

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Recipe Revisit: Chocolate Mousse Coconut Shellies

What an honor it has been to be inspired to revisit this recipe creation from June of 2013.  An honor in that Tina Turbin of Paleo Gluten Free Recipes has selected not just this one, but this AND another to be a part of her latest and greatest cookbook creation.  I’m thrilled. Take a look…

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